Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 | 2 | 13.3% |
| Cm7 | 2 | 13.3% |
| Bbmaj7 | 1 | 6.7% |
| E7b9sus | 1 | 6.7% |
| E7#5#9 | 1 | 6.7% |
| D7#5 | 1 | 6.7% |
| Gm7b9 | 1 | 6.7% |
| C7#5#9 | 1 | 6.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| E7#5#9 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7#5 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7#5 -> Gm7b9 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7b9 -> C7#5#9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7#5 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Fm9 -> Bb7#5#9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bb7#5#9 -> Ebm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7#9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Frequent use of chromatic ii-V sequences that utilize “sus” to “altered” dominant transitions (e.g., E7b9sus to E7#5#9), creating internal tension before resolution.
- Extensive use of side-slipping and tritone-related dominant movements, such as Bbmaj7 moving to a secondary dominant E7, which obscures the F major tonic.
- Rapid modulation through the cycle of fourths (Cm7-F7 to Bb7, Fm9-Bb7 to Ebm7), requiring constant re-evaluation of the tonal center.
Improvisation Focus The Altered Scale (Super Locrian) over dominant chords to navigate Evans’ signature #5 and #9 tensions.
Difficulty Rating 4 (Advanced): The dense harmonic rhythm and frequent modulations into distantly related keys demand precise voice-leading and advanced modal fluency.
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The Real Book - Volume IV
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